Introduction
This qualification is designed to suit workplace-based trainees who are employed in a kitchen operations role within a hospitality business. It is a comprehensive course designed to give participants entering the hospitality industry the necessary skills to perform the job role of a kitchen hand or assistant.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in many hospitality industry sectors, including apprentice chef, and is suitable for a diverse range of employers including restaurants, food service businesses and hotel and accommodation organisations.
This qualification is targeted towards (but not exclusive to) School Based Trainees, who are employed in a hospitality business part-time, while also continuing their school education. Typical School Based Trainees will work between 7.5 and 20 hours per week as part of their employment arrangements.
Expected learner characteristics include:
- Generally young, with limited work experience in the industry at the time of commencement
- Minimal LL&N barriers in most cases as learners are engaged in full-time schooling at Year 11 or 12 level
- Will likely have some prior knowledge and experience with OH&S and customer service skills as a result of non-accredited training and job role work experience prior to commencement of training (i.e. at commencement of employment – training typically commences at least 6 weeks after employment commences for SBTs)
Pathways
Participants and employers are provided with advice on employment and further training pathways throughout the delivery of the program. While VTS may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, we identify relevant progression that may be attained:
Training Pathways
SIT30821 – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30622 – Certificate III in Hospitality
Employment Pathway
Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include:
Kitchen hand / assistant
Apprentice Chef
Mode of Study
All face-to-face training and assessment is conducted in the student’s workplace.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, Vocational Training Services will address any individual requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Learning Resources
VTS provides the student with the required learning resources.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is available, please contact VTS for more information.